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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
had never seen shelves so stuffed with books
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as in full
having one's appetite completely satisfied
we were still stuffed from our huge breakfast and didn't want lunch
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as in packed
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
stuffed the box with tissue paper so the contents wouldn't rattle around
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as in gorged
to fill with food to capacity
kids who stuff themselves with junk food after school and then don't have any room for supper
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as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
stuffed all the kids into the back of the car
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as in blocked
to prevent passage through by filling with something
I can't smell anything, as my nose is all stuffed
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as in loaded
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
stuffed a whole suitcase with gifts for her relatives in Mexico
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Recent Examples of stuffed
Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
The elaborate staging kept with the song’s energy, with the group bursting out of a giant pink teddy bear outfitted with speakers for paws, interrupting a tea party scene populated by extras with pinkies raised, before launching into the track amid a cascade of colour and floating stuffed animals.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Barbies, stuffed animals, cowgirl hats, and handwritten notes now surround the original cross placed at the site after her death.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Inside, Sophie loves to play with her baby dolls and stuffed animals.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
The LoveShackFancy x Pottery Barn Teen Easter basket collab is customized with Colette's name and full of stuffed animals, books, and even a tiny pair of Christian Louboutin shoes.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Where To Eat, Buy, And Cook Stuffed Ham Learning to cook stuffed ham is an art form that continues today throughout the Southern Maryland community.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Their products ranged from home decor and home goods to clothing, home bakeries with a cottage bakery license, handmade books, jewelry and stuffed animals.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Later, people placed crosses, stuffed animals, American flags and images of Pretti.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
In December 2025, thieves in Massachusetts stole a truck stuffed with $400,000 in lobster meat bound for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 June 2026
One, a pediatric ER doctor, wrapped his arm in a makeshift tourniquet and stuffed the wound to staunch the bleeding while others called for help.
—Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
But don’t skip the breakfast sandwiches, constructed on outstandingly thick bread and stuffed with creamy egg salad and crispy shrimp cakes.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Dinner can be stuffed bell peppers filled with brown rice, lentils, diced tomatoes and cumin, then finished with cheese.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Look for tlacoyos stuffed with beans and topped with nopales and salsa, plus sopes and huaraches layered with black beans, onion, cilantro and avocado.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Street-side, hunt for tlacoyos stuffed with beans and topped with nopales and salsa, plus sopes and huaraches layered with black beans, onion, cilantro and avocado.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
For snacks, my latest obsessions are the soft pretzels stuffed with provolone and long hots at Pretzel Day Pretzels, and the scallion-and-gochujang cheese buns at Seaforest Bakeshop.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Adjective
Hearty options at The Farmhouse Cafe like stuffed hashbrowns are adventure fuel.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
The elaborate staging kept with the song’s energy, with the group bursting out of a giant pink teddy bear outfitted with speakers for paws, interrupting a tea party scene populated by extras with pinkies raised, before launching into the track amid a cascade of colour and floating stuffed animals.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Barbies, stuffed animals, cowgirl hats, and handwritten notes now surround the original cross placed at the site after her death.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Inside, Sophie loves to play with her baby dolls and stuffed animals.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
The LoveShackFancy x Pottery Barn Teen Easter basket collab is customized with Colette's name and full of stuffed animals, books, and even a tiny pair of Christian Louboutin shoes.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Where To Eat, Buy, And Cook Stuffed Ham Learning to cook stuffed ham is an art form that continues today throughout the Southern Maryland community.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Their products ranged from home decor and home goods to clothing, home bakeries with a cottage bakery license, handmade books, jewelry and stuffed animals.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Later, people placed crosses, stuffed animals, American flags and images of Pretti.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
Hart had just stuffed a breakaway attempt by Hall that would’ve extended Carolina’s lead to four.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
In December 2025, thieves in Massachusetts stole a truck stuffed with $400,000 in lobster meat bound for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 June 2026
One, a pediatric ER doctor, wrapped his arm in a makeshift tourniquet and stuffed the wound to staunch the bleeding while others called for help.
—Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
But don’t skip the breakfast sandwiches, constructed on outstandingly thick bread and stuffed with creamy egg salad and crispy shrimp cakes.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Dinner can be stuffed bell peppers filled with brown rice, lentils, diced tomatoes and cumin, then finished with cheese.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Look for tlacoyos stuffed with beans and topped with nopales and salsa, plus sopes and huaraches layered with black beans, onion, cilantro and avocado.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Street-side, hunt for tlacoyos stuffed with beans and topped with nopales and salsa, plus sopes and huaraches layered with black beans, onion, cilantro and avocado.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
For snacks, my latest obsessions are the soft pretzels stuffed with provolone and long hots at Pretzel Day Pretzels, and the scallion-and-gochujang cheese buns at Seaforest Bakeshop.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffed
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, my niece is ready and the potty full of pee is passed above the table because there is no room to carry it around the side without spilling on the guests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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That new chapter quickly turned into a full-fledged sequel, and Girls Like Us was born.—
Jennifer Dugan,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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The Washed Ashore team packed them into a U-Haul and took them for a 900-mile road trip down the coast, which is pretty incredible.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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After the raids, the quinceañera shops, normally packed with girls and doting mothers on weekends, often sat empty.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The Raiders gorged in a different way, blowing the center market out of the water with a massive, $27 million per year contract for Baltimore’s Tyler Linderbaum and rocketing toward the top of the league in money spent.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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This means selling off many of the securities the Fed gorged on in a stair-step of crises over the last 18 years.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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The walls of his home office were crammed with photos, jerseys and plaques from his 22-plus years as an NBA head coach, with stops in Portland, Sacramento, Golden State, Houston and Minnesota.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The seven episodes leading up to The Audacity's season finale have been crammed with enough questions, conflicts, and conundrums to fill Hypergnosis' infinite database.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Powell tried to open the stall door, and then began fondling himself, frightening the 11-year-old, who tried to leave, but Powell blocked him from getting out.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Meanwhile, a partial eclipse, in which only some of the sun’s light is blocked from view, will be seen across parts of Europe, Africa and North America.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Verb
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To start the second inning, Aledo got consecutive hits from Dylan Duran and Kyle Poindexter, and a bunt single from Will Cayce loaded the bases.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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The Athletics loaded the bases with one out in the second, but Lambert struck out McNeil and Darell Hernaiz to keep it 3-0.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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However, his midrange shots sated scouts’ appetites just enough and showed, at the very least, there is touch to work with.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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The historic gems that fill his Paris home are enough; his appetite is sated.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Stuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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